Job Overview

Safe Harbours is seeking compassionate, energetic, and reliable individuals to support youth in a structured staff model home environment.

This role focuses on implementing daily routines, individualized programming, and consistent support for youth through educational, recreational, social, and life-skills development activities. Successful candidates will be engaged, dependable, and committed to helping youth build stability, confidence, and skills for daily living.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement daily routines and individualized, evidence-informed programming for each youth in the home.
• Support youth with homework, chores, personal routines, and life-skills development.
• Incorporate physical, cooperative, creative, recreational, and educational activities into daily routines.
• Plan and participate in community-based recreational and social activities.
• Transport youth to appointments, school, employment, community activities, or other required destinations.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate medication documentation.
• Complete communication logs, shift notes, and other required documentation accurately and consistently.
• Support personal care routines, including bathing, hygiene, and other daily living needs as required.
• Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Monitor household supplies and ensure the home has adequate groceries, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and other required items.
• Conduct weekly shopping for the home as needed.
• Participate in agency-provided training, including training aligned with Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services requirements, and ongoing professional development.
• Perform physical tasks during shifts, including standing, sitting, walking, bending, and active engagement with youth.
• Complete additional duties as required to support the home and youth, and as assigned by the Case Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

• CYW, DSW, PSW, CSW, Social Worker diploma/degree, or equivalent education is required.
• College diploma or university degree is required.
• Minimum 1 year of childcare or youth care experience is required.
• Experience working with youth between the ages of 11?18 is preferred.
• Experience working in the social services, community services, developmental services, or youth care sector is an asset.
• Training related to youth care, social services, community support, or behaviour management is an asset.
• ABA certification is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting youth with emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs is an asset.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification is required.
• Valid driver?s licence and ability to transport youth as required.
• English language proficiency is required.

Skills & Competencies

• Dependable, reliable, and consistent.
• Youth-focused, patient, and adaptable.
• High energy with the ability to actively engage youth throughout the shift.
• Strong multitasking and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, supervisors, case managers, and external professionals.
• Ability to follow structured routines, agency policies, and documentation requirements.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic home environment.

Schedule & Hours

This position requires year-round availability for rotating shifts, including:

• Days
• Afternoons
• Midnights
• Weekends

Available hours may include:

• Full-time: 35?40 hours per week
• Part-time: approximately 20 hours per week
• On-call: approximately 16 hours per week

Compensation

• $25.00 per hour, plus an additional $3.00 per hour enhancement.
• Statutory holiday pay provided in accordance with applicable employment standards.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site parking
• Full-time employees are eligible for insurance benefits after successful completion of the 3-month probationary period.

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